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This is a city of momentum and energy with strong institutions
like Fortune 500 companies, urban universities and technical colleges,
hospitals, arts and civil rights organizations, and churches deeply rooted
in the community and on the front lines of positive change.
We love it here, and we know you will, too.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Over one million people live within 50 minutes of downtown
Little Rock. So, twelve central Arkansas counties and their
unique communities are united to compete as one common,
globally recognized brand – Little Rock. $2.2 billion new
capital investment, $518 million new annual payroll, and 15,480
jobs later, the results are indisputable and historically
unprecedented.

MEMBERSHIP

The Little Rock Regional Chamber is the principal business-driven
leadership organization responsible for fostering the economic
growth and development of the Little Rock region to ensure
that business and industry may operate profitably and enhance
the earning opportunities and quality of life for every citizen.
The chamber helps you maximize your business.

ADVOCACY

From City Hall to the halls of Congress, the Little Rock Regional
Chamber is the voice of business for the region, at all levels of government.
The chamber works to advance policies and legislation to create and sustain an
environment in which businesses thrive. We communicate constantly with elected
officials to be sure that your interests are protected and served.

AR Story

Small Business Video Series

The chamber started filming a digital media video series called AR Story to spotlight some of our region’s influential business men and women and small businesses that they’ve started that are impacting our area’s economy. AR Story is a unique platform that gives viewers a behind the scenes look at what it likes to be a small business owner, while at the same time giving the company more visibility through social media.

Williams Professional Coding Courses

In this episode of AR Story we highlight Vickie’s WPCC of Little Rock, a company that trains health professionals in Arkansas, including those in underserved rural communities, to get certified in medical coding.

Clay Mosley: Founder of Rock City Digital

See the latest AR Story about the millennial-run digital media marketing firm in Little Rock and the unique role the chamber played in connecting Clay to his eventual Rock City Digital business partner Kait Hill, the Small Business Impact Awards – Small Business Owner 30 and Under of the Year winner

SC Home

Sam Carrasquillo, a second generation Latino American, purchased his first flip home while in high school and founded SC Home, a residential roofing and renovation company. After 20 years of success, he sold SC Home and graduated in the Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXXIV. Watch this episode of AR Story to learn about his small business journey and his next chapter.

Apptegy

In this special edition of AR Story, we take you behind the scenes to get a sense of the company’s culture and how you might join the team at this fast-growing innovation enterprise.

ARK Commercial & Investment Real Estate

Jeff Yates, owner of ARK Commercial & Investment Real Estate, talks about the redevelopment of the former Sears building, revitalization plans in Midtown and business opportunities in the area.

Commercial Real Estate Council of Metro Little Rock

See how the Commercial Real Estate Council of Metro Little Rock benefits small business owners and learn about potential growth opportunities in commercial real estate.

Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe

Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe wants to share their culture and cuisine, which is very different from other Latin American restaurants in central Arkansas.

Big Red Dog Productions

In this episode of AR Story, you’ll get the history of this power couple that excels at music production and artist development, plus see why they named their small business Big Red Dog Productions.

Cathy Tuggle of Apartment Hunters

Watch this AR Story featuring LRRC’s Immediate Past Chairwoman to learn how Cathy maximized networking opportunities to build her company for 20 years and how she supported post-Hurricane Katrina efforts.